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In an appearance on the show "Hardly Workin' with Greg Burton on ESPN 950, Redskins historian Mike Richman reviews what he thinks are the Top 5 offensive moments in Redskins history and the Top 5 on the defensive side of the ball. Burton interviewed Richman from Redskins training camp in Richmond, Va. ESPN 950 is the ESPN affiliate in Richmond.

Former Redskins tight end Clint Didier is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Didier, who caught 19 touchdown passes in his six seasons in D.C. (1982-87) and earned two Super Bowl rings, shares his thoughts on the 3-10 Redskins after a 24-0 loss to the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 8, 2014, their fifth straight defeat. He also talks about Super Bowl XXII, when he caught a touchdown pass during the Redskins' 35-point, second-quarter explosion that led to a 42-10 win over the Broncos, as well as his political endeavors. He ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2010 and 2014.

Everything pointed to an exciting matchup when the 8-2 Redskins hosted the 6-3-1 49ers in a Monday night game at RFK Stadium on Nov. 17, 1986.

You had the NFC's two winningest teams since 1981 and the winners of eight Super Bowls from the early-1980s to the mid-1990s. Toss in playoff fever, two of the league's most potent offenses and the return of 49ers quarterback Joe Montana -- who was starting his second game after having back surgery to remove a ruptured disk two months prior.

Fifty years ago, one of the greatest draft classes in Redskins history -- one that also ranks among the NFL's all-time best -- began showcasing its talents.

Two of the three Redskins from the 1964 draft who evolved into perennial stars, Charley Taylor and Paul Krause, are in the Hall of Fame. The other one, Len Hauss, is worthy of Hall of Fame consideration. That's not too bad.

Former Redskins DE Dexter Manley, the team's all-time sack master with 97.5, joins host Mike Richman on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Manley, a Redskin from 1981-89, speaks in part about the team's 37-34 loss to the Eagles just days prior and the upcoming Thursday night game against the Giants. Never at a loss for words, he says a lot of interesting things about Jay Gruden and Robert Griffin III.

The U.S. National Football League has agreed to a $765 million settlement with thousands of former players who sued the league for negligence involving concussion injuries.

In a landmark deal announced Thursday, the NFL agreed to provide medical benefits and injury compensation for retired players or their families. The league also agreed to fund
medical and safety research, and cover legal expenses.

More than 4,500 former players had sued the NFL for allegedly hiding the risks of concussions while profiting from the sport's violence.

The U.S. National Football League has agreed to a $765 million settlement with thousands of former players who sued the league for negligence involving concussion injuries.

In a landmark deal announced Thursday, the NFL agreed to provide medical benefits and injury compensation for retired players or their families. The league also agreed to fund
medical and safety research, and cover legal expenses.

More than 4,500 former players had sued the NFL for allegedly hiding the risks of concussions while profiting from the sport's violence.

Mike Richman gave a Redskins history presentation at Temple Beth Ami in Potomac, MD on Jan. 6, 2013, the same day as the Redskins-Seahawks playoff game at FedExField. He and Redskins legend Dexter Manley later participated in a Q&A with the audience.

Potomac resident Mike Richman is the "Redskins Historian." A volunteer producer at MCM, his award-winning show "Burgundy and Gold Magazine" also appears regularly on Montgomery Channel 21 and Richman was recently honored for his stellar sports coverage with a first place Monty award. I recently asked Richman some questions about his history following the Redskins.

In his weekly appearance on Redskins Nation during the 2012 season, Mike Richman discusses moments in Redskins history in relation to the upcoming game Thanksgiving Day game against the Cowboys, who were 6-0 at the time against the Redskins on Turkey Day. Redskins Nation is hosted by Larry Michael, the “Voice of the Redskins.” Check it out!

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Mike Richman is the man with all of the answers when it comes to Redskins history. A journalist who has covered sports for a quarter-century, Mike is the author of the two most comprehensive books on Redskins history – the Washington Redskins Football Vault and The Redskins Encyclopedia. He also served as lead editor and co-author of Joe Gibbs: An Enduring Legacy, a photo-heavy book that highlights the amazing life achievements of legendary Redskins coach Joe Gibbs. Mike's articles on Redskins history have appeared in myriad publications, and he has hosted an award-winning Redskins TV show called “Burgundy & Gold Magazine” and a podcast called "Burgundy & Gold Flashback."

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Redskins historian and journalist Mike Richman is the author of the two most comprehensive books on Redskins history – The Redskins Encyclopedia and the Washington Redskins Football Vault: The History of a Proud Franchise. Mike also served as lead editor and co-author of Joe Gibbs: An Enduring Legacy, a photo-heavy book that reviews the amazing life achievements of legendary Redskins coach Joe Gibbs. Mike has also hosted a podcast focusing on Redskins history called "Burgundy & Gold Flashback," which brings listeners front and center with the team's tradition, and he has produced and hosted a TV show called "Burgundy & Gold Magazine." For his work on "Burgundy & Gold Magazine," Mike won first place for sports coverage in the nationally recognized 2013 Hometown Media Awards sponsored by the Alliance for Community Media. He's been interviewed extensively by print and broadcast media on Redskins...